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"Not only is this a landmark work within David Hockney's oeuvre, it's an icon of Pop that defined an era and also gave visual identity to LA," said Emma Baker, head of the contemporary art sale at London's Sotheby's auction house. … [Read more...] about Hockney’s pop art icon “The Splash” sells for £23.1 mn

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand is seeking measures to reclaim the number one global rice exporter spot from India after losing this position for three years. The country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has met with Rice Department, the Department of Foreign Trade, the Rice Exporters Association of Thailand (TREA) and rice sellers on this issue. Speaking after the meeting, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Praphat Phothasoothon said the agencies and companies have agreed to solve some cumulative issues in rice exports, as Thailand currently does not produce new rice varieties which are currently in demand in the global market. The country’s rice exports have seen stronger competition from Vietnam and Cambodia, with Myanmar expected to be even more competitive in the future. This situation has lowered the usual 10 million annual tonnes of rice exports from Thailand to only 7.5 million last year. At this meeting, related departments have been … [Read more...] about Thailand moves to reclaim world biggest rice exporter spot

Statistics from the association showed that as of last year, the city was home to nearly 8,000 operational businesses with total registered capital of more than VND43 trillion (US$1.84 billion). In 2029 alone, the city saw 1,500 new enterprises established, up 11 per cent year-on-year. — VNS … [Read more...] about Can Tho City to solve difficulties for enterprises

Tuan lost all his money and asked to play one more game to try and recoup his losses. But when no one agreed to play, he got angry, yelled at the group and left, only to return later with an assault rifle. He fired eight shots at the group, killing four instantly and injuring one. … [Read more...] about Vietnam detains 12 people in killer cop probe

Tuấn was said to be one of the gamblers. He fled the scene. During his escape, another armed robbery with one more person shot dead was reported in Củ Chi the next day which many believe was in connection to Tuấn. Two others managed to escape and were injured, including a motorcyclist and a van driver. … [Read more...] about Gunman wanted for mass shooting in Củ Chi killed: police